Dorothy May Monroe
May 27, 2012
Dorothy May (Hayes) Monroe, 85, of Youngstown, NY passed away on Sunday May 27, 2012 surrounded by her family at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. She was born in Niagara Falls, NY on November 18, 1926 to the late James and Eva May (Norton) Hayes. Dorothy moved to Youngstown, NY as a child with her family, and was a...
Anthony A. Arico
May 26, 2012
Anthony A. Arico, 92, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on May 26, 2012 at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence in Lewiston, NY. Born in Trenton, NJ he was the son of the late Nicholas and Mary (Previte) Arico. Mr. Arico served in the United States Army during World War II. He was involved in the European campaigns...
Albert Yankelunas
May 25, 2012
Albert Yankelunas, 92, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away unexpectedly on Friday May 25, 2012 at Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo, NY. Born and educated in Nanticoke, PA he was the son of the late William and Domicella (Bosso) Yankelunas. Albert came to the Niagara Falls area in the early 1940's and married Josephine (Beltrano) Yankelunas on February 23,...
Ann Marie Difranco
May 23, 2012
Ann Marie DiFranco, 56, of Lewiston, NY died on Thursday May 23, 2013 at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of Michael J. and Theresa M. (Porebska) DiFranco. Ann Marie attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Wheatfield High School in 1974 and later attended Niagara County Community College in Sanborn, NY. She was...
Janet L. Butski
May 23, 2012
Janet L. (Bielic) Butski, 66, of Ransomville, NY formerly of Niagara Falls, NY died on Wednesday May 23, 2012 at Eastern Niagara Hospital in Newfane, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Chester and Viola (Rajac) Bielic. Janet attended local schools in Niagara Falls. She was employed by the city of Niagara Falls and...
Dominic J. Ceretto
May 20, 2012
Dominic J. Ceretto, 84, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Sunday May 20, 2012 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late John and Maria (Boetto) Ceretto Guerrucci and step-son of the late Adolph Guerrucci. Dominic was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY. He attended local schools...
Jeffrey T. Metzler
May 20, 2012
Jeffrey T. Metzler, 53, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY passed away May 20, 2012 in Moreno Valley, CA. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of Thomas and Joanne (Laraba) Metzler. Jeffrey graduated from Niagara-Wheatfield High School and Clarkson University in Potsdam, NY. He worked as a claims representative for the Social Security Administration for over 20 years....
Tsgt. Michael P. Bocchicchia, Sr.
May 19, 2012
TSgt. Michael P. Bocchicchia, Sr., USAF Retired, 82, of Niagara Falls, NY took his last flight Saturday May 19, 2012 at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Altoona, PA he was the son of the late Leonardo and Jenny (Lostaglia) Bocchicchia. He entered the United States Air Force on August 25, 1947, the start of 20 year career. Following his basic...
Russell F. Bettis
May 17, 2012
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our loving husband, father and grandfather, Russell F. Bettis, 77, of Niagara Falls, NY on Thursday May 17, 2012 at Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Russell F. Sr. and Ann (Hipple) Bettis. Russ was a lifelong resident of Niagara...
Theresa M. Marasco
May 16, 2012
Theresa M. (Filippelli) Marasco, 85, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY passed away in Greer, AZ while living with her son. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late James and Adelina (Perri) Filippelli. Theresa attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. On October 20, 1951 she married John H. Marasco at Our Lady...
Carmela Curcione
May 15, 2012
Carmela (Falbo) Curcione, 84, of Niagara Falls, NY died on Tuesday May 15, 2012 at Elderwood Healthcare at Crestwood in Wheatfield, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Maria (Gigliotti) Falbo. Carmela was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY. She attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. On...
Stanley J. Szymaszek
May 13, 2012
Stanley J. Szymaszek, 91, of Niagara Falls, NY entered into heaven on Sunday May 13, 2012 at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence in Lewiston, NY. Born on January 4, 1921in Massena, NY he was the son of the late John and Julia Szymaszek. Stanley served in the United States Army as a Staff Sergeant during World War II....
Jeanne Louise Peron
May 11, 2012
Jeanne Louise Peron, 81, of the Town of Niagara died Friday May 11, 2012 at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence in Lewiston, NY. She was born in Niagara Falls, NY and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. Ms. Peron worked at Vanadium Corp from 1950 thru 1958, the New York State Power Authority from 1958 thru 1964, and...
Florence Maggi
May 9, 2012
Florence (Rizzuto) Maggi, 81, of Niagara Falls, NY died on Wednesday May 9th, 2012 at Schoellkopf Health Care Facility in Niagara Falls, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Gaetano and Antoinette ( D'Amico) Rizzuto. Florence was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls and attended local schools. On November 7, 1953 she married Joseph...
Michael A Lucatra
May 9, 2012
Michael A. Lucatra, 86, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Wednesday May 9, 2012 at his residence. Born in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of the late Samuel and Mary (Mule) Lucatra. Michael was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY. He attended local schools and graduated from the former Trott Vocational High School. During World War...
John J. Gambino
May 8, 2012
John J. Gambino, 83, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on Tuesday May 8, 2012 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Pasquale 'Patsy' and Elizabeth (Colosi) Gambino. A lifelong resident of the Niagara Falls area, John attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. Mr. Gambino...
Louis F Masic, Sr.
May 8, 2012
Louis F. Masic,Sr. 85 of Sanborn, NY passed away on Tuesday May 8, 2012. Born in Tonawanda, NY he was the son of the late John and Anna (Tomasic) Masic. He is survived by his wife Eleanor A. (Justiana) Masic whom he married on June 21, 2004. Lou had enlisted in the US Marine Corps at the young age of...
Eugene "Nick" P. Zielinski
May 8, 2012
Eugene P. "Nick" Zielinski, 53, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Tuesday May 8, 2012. Born in Buffalo, NY he was the son of the late Eugene F. and Adrianne R. (Osinski) Zielinski. Nick, as he was affectionately known by his family and friends, attended local schools, and graduated from Niagara Catholic High School in 1976. Following high school...
Shayne D. Joseph
May 6, 2012
Shayne D. Joseph Sr., 52 of Niagara Falls, NY passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday May 6, 2012. Born December 25, 1959 and was of Six Nations Canada, he was the son of the late Marshall E and Rita (Green) Joseph. Shayne was Tuscarora and Cayuga, and belonged to the Wolf Clan. His Indian name was Hon-on-we dah,...
John M. Rae, Jr.
May 5, 2012
With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of beloved husband, father, and G-pa, John M. Rae Jr., 64, of Niagara Falls, NY, who passed away at his home on Saturday, May 5, 2012. He was born on December 8, 1947, to the late John Murray and Lula Belle (Miller) Rae. He enjoyed a happy childhood in Barker, where he...
